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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.54, 396.80 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.54, 396.80 and 232.18 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.54 : 396.80 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.54/396.80 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.54x = 396.80 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.54x = 92,129.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,129.02/264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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